Carisbrooke Castle
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Overview
A royal fortress and prison to King Charles I, Carisbrooke is set on a sweeping ridge at the heart of the Isle of Wight. Don't miss the donkeys that can be seen working a 16th-century wheel to draw water from the well.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Gold
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year Oct, daily 10-5; Nov-23 Dec, Sat-Sun 10-4; 27 Dec-1 Jan, daily 10-4; 2 Jan-11 Feb, Sat-Sun 10-4; 12-18 Feb, daily 10-4; 19 Feb-29 Mar, Wed-Sun 10-4; 30 Mar onwards please check website (last admission 30 minutes before close).
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.
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Dairy Cottage
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Dairy Cottage at Luckington Farm
This lovely holiday cottage, converted from a dairy, is on a farm in the outskirts of the village of Carisbrooke, within walking distance of Carisbrooke Castle (begun in the 12th centur...
Dairy Cottage
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Newbarn Country Cottages
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The Old Brewhouse
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Stable Cottage
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Parlour Cottage
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The Lakes Rookley
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